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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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SUMMARY:Amazing Artefacts - Home Educators Monthly Sessions
DESCRIPTION:  \nWelcome to the Autumn Season of Amazing Artefacts – Home Educators Monthly Sessions!\nEach month\, we will take part in a variety of different hands on activities inspired by one or more items from the collections or our wider history. Monthly sessions will be organised in pairs\, with our September and October sessions focussing on our upcoming exhibition curated by the children themselves.\nIn our September session\, we will explore how and why we make displays and what exhibitions have previously been displayed in our Community Gallery. Then in our October session\, children will be invited to bring in items (objects\, photos\, drawings\, writing etc) that share their favourite bits of history. Along with items from members of our Young Archaeologists’ Club\, the children’s favourite bits of history will be on display in the Community Gallery from November to the Spring. \nDates and Times\nAutumn season dates and times are as follows:\nWednesday 10th Sept (10:30-11:30 Juniors\, 12-1 Seniors)\nWednesday 8th Oct (10:30-11:30 Juniors\, 12-1 Seniors) \nAges and Abilities\nSessions are designed to be active and accessible for a mix of ages and abilities with 2 separate sessions for younger or older children. The morning session will be aimed at slightly younger children aged approximately 5-8 or approximately key stage 1\, nicknamed our Juniors\, and the afternoon session will be aimed at the slightly older children aged approximately 9+ or approximately key stage 2\, nicknamed our Seniors. If you would like to attend as a family group with mixed ages\, then just pick whichever session you feel would be most suitable for the group as a whole.\nIf you would like to let us know about any specific considerations for your children then we would welcome this\, just get in touch. \nAccompanying Adults\nTickets need to be purchased for each child attending\, but grown ups do not need to purchase a separate ticket. It usually works best for the children who need that extra bit of support (such as those who are younger\, less confident or need extra help with engaging)\, if grown ups stay and join in with activities. Whereas for older\, more confident and more self-directed children it is usually fine for grown ups to not stay in the session if they prefer\, although they will need to stay within the museum building whilst the session is taking place. \nPrice and How to Book\nTickets cost £13 per child for the 2 month paired block and can be booked via Ticketsource or by popping into or phoning the museum directly. \nAttendees will be encouraged to continue their learning at home between sessions by utilising links and resources emailed out. \nRusty Club (YAC) Membership – Please note that we do some of the same crafts or activities in Rusty Club sessions as we do in Home Educator sessions\, so if you decide to join in with both programmes there may be some sessions with duplicated topics\, so we tend to advise choosing one programme or the other.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/amazing-artefacts-home-educators-monthly-sessions-12/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family,Museum Events,Regular Activities
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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-09/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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SUMMARY:Dinosaur Toddler Crafts
DESCRIPTION:🦕 Art in Mind presents our Toddler Crafts! Our theme this month is roarsome dinosaurs! 🦖\nWith a range of sensory and crafty activities\, we guarantee you’ll have the best time! The best part? You get to take some of your crafty creations home with you to display and show off! \nWorkshop Times:\n10:15 – 11:00\n11:15 – 12:00 \nCost:\n£5.00 per child (parents go free) \n🎟️ Limited spots available: We highly recommend securing your spot in advance. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience this exciting and engaging activity! \nTicket Link:\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/dinosaur-toddler-crafts/e-dyapyp
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/dinosaur-toddler-crafts/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251010T160000
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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-10/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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SUMMARY:WESTON MUSEUM CLOSED FOR THE DAY
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 11 October 2025\, Weston Museum will be closed to the public for a private function. We will reopen Tuesday 14 October 2025.\nWe thank you for your understanding.\nFor more information about Weddings at Weston Museum\, click here.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/weston-museum-closed-for-the-day-111025/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Educational,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Special Events,Talks & tours,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115638
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-14/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115638
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-15/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T220000
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SUMMARY:50 Years of Rock and Pop Music Quiz
DESCRIPTION:🎸 Whether you’re a musician yourself or simply love listening to the greats\, you probably know a lot about the classic rock era\, or the classic pop era! Here we combine the two for a special one off event. 🎵\n🎙️ Join us our for 50 Years of Rock and Pop Quiz\, here to test your knowledge of both classic rock and pop music AND bands! It will let you know\, for sure\, whether you’re a pro musician or just an amateur! 🥁 \n📅 Date: Wednesday 15 October 2025\n⌚ Time: Doors open at 19:00 for a 19:30 start\n💰 Cost: £5.00 per team (maximum 5 members per team) \n😂 Mini Games too!: Our pub quiz isn’t just about questions\, it’s about fun too! In the middle of the Quiz\, we have our own version of Bingo. Costs £1.00 to enter\, cash preferred. \n🎟️ Prebook your tables now: To ensure you secure a spot\, we highly recommend pre-booking your tables. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of the ultimate pub quiz experience! \nTicket Link:\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/t-momlarj
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/pub-quiz-26/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Educational,Family,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251016T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115638
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-16/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115639
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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T111500
DTSTAMP:20260404T115639
CREATED:20250918T160016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T080605Z
UID:10005752-1760697000-1760699700@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:CANCELLED Woodland Friends: Bats
DESCRIPTION:Please note this event has been cancelled.\n🍃 Flower and Doe Theatre Co presents another fantastic event; Woodland Friends: Bats! 🦇\nPrepare for a sensory-filled\, exciting time exploring the world of bats. You can expect scrap materials\, stories\, and play! \nPlease note: Safety guidelines and precautions will be followed throughout the workshop to ensure a clean and enjoyable experience for all participants. \nWorkshop Times:\n10:30 – 11:15\nCost:\n£5.00 per child (accompanying adults do not need a ticket) \n Limited spots available: We highly recommend securing your spot in advance. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience this exciting and engaging activity! \nTicket Link:\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/t-zzevzpy
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/woodland-friends-bats/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260404T115639
CREATED:20240423T103111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T103111Z
UID:10003466-1760745600-1760831999@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:WESTON MUSEUM CLOSED FOR THE DAY
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 18 October 2025\, Weston Museum will be closed to the public for a private function. We will reopen Tuesday 21 October 2025.\nWe thank you for your understanding.\nFor more information about Weddings at Weston Museum\, click here.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/weston-museum-closed-for-the-day-181025/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Educational,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Special Events,Talks & tours,Young person (ages 16-24)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Museum-Closure-WEBSITE.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115639
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
UID:10005719-1761040800-1761062400@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DISMALAND-WEBSITE.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115639
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
UID:10005720-1761127200-1761148800@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DISMALAND-WEBSITE.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115639
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
UID:10005721-1761213600-1761235200@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-23/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DISMALAND-WEBSITE.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115639
CREATED:20250725T124013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T124013Z
UID:10005679-1761300000-1761310800@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Halloween Messy Play
DESCRIPTION:🎃 Art in Mind presents Messy Play! Our theme this month is Halloween! 👻\nPrepare for a fun-filled session\, with a different range of sensory and messy play activities for your little ones to build\, imagine\, experience\, investigate\, explore\, and create. Please bring a towel and a change of clothes\, we will get messy! \nWorkshop Times:\n10:00 – 11:00\n12:00 – 13:00 \nCost:\n£8.00 per child (maximum 1 adult per child) \n💥 Messy Fun: During this sensory session\, you will have the opportunity to get messy with a range of 7 activities. \n🎟️ Limited spots available: We highly recommend securing your spot in advance. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience this exciting and engaging activity! \nTicket Link:\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/halloween-messy-play/e-qmojml
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/halloween-messy-play/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115639
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
UID:10005722-1761300000-1761321600@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-24/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DISMALAND-WEBSITE.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115639
CREATED:20250718T130141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T130141Z
UID:10005641-1761386400-1761397200@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Dino Slime Workshop
DESCRIPTION:🌿 Art in Mind presents the ooey-gooey Slime Workshop\, this time with a dinosaur-themed twist! 🦖\nWorkshop Times:\n10:00 – 10:30\n10:45 – 11:15\n11:30 – 12:00\n12:15 – 12:45 \nCost:\n£5.00 per person (accompanying adults do not need a ticket) \n🎨 Get ready to personalise your slime to be as unique as you! Choose from a range of colours\, you can even make your own colour! \n🎟️ Limited Spots Available: Click the link below to book your tickets. Advanced booking is recommended to avoid disappointment! \nTicket Link:\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/e-xoxgzq
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/dino-slime-workshop/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/251025-DINOSAUR-SLIME-WEBSITE.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115639
CREATED:20241031T130943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T130943Z
UID:10004541-1761386400-1761400800@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:🛍️ Monthly Market 🩷
DESCRIPTION:🛍️ Come along to our Monthly Market\, and support your local small businesses! 🩷\n🗓️ We will be joined by a wonderful bunch of local businesses and makers on the last Saturday of every month (excluding December) in our wonderful and atmospheric Courtyard! \n🧡 With our wide and wonderful range of local stallholders and businesses\, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect gift for a loved one (or yourself!). Our stallholders also change regularly\, meaning every month has a unique mix of stalls! \n🍴 Clara’s Café will have its usual tempting treats\, alongside some occasional seasonal specialities! \n🎟️ Entry to the Monthly Market is FREE\, FREE\, FREE! \n❓ Looking to be a stallholder at our Monthly Markets ❓ Please fill out the registration form here: https://forms.gle/wGkoxPTQmBfoqJHF9 and we will be in touch in 5 working days!
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/monthly-market-2025/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Special Events,Young person (ages 16-24)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/MONTHLY-MARKET-WEBSITE.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115639
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
UID:10005723-1761386400-1761408000@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DISMALAND-WEBSITE.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115639
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
UID:10005724-1761645600-1761667200@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westonmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DISMALAND-WEBSITE.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115639
CREATED:20250826T083556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T083556Z
UID:10005746-1761647400-1761658200@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:Dino Dig Sessions
DESCRIPTION:  \nPretend to be a real Palaeontologist as you dig for fossils and make your own clay fossil to take home\, in our family friendly dinosaur sessions! \nWorkshop times: 10:30-11:15\, 11:30-12:15 and 12:45-1:30 \nThese sessions are most suitable for younger children and their grown-ups\, but are accessible to all ages and abilities with adult support. Accompanying adults do not need to purchase a separate ticket.\nTickets for sessions in the Learning Space cost £7 per child and can be purchased via Ticketsource or by calling or popping in to the museum. Pre-booking recommended.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/dino-dig-sessions-2/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family,Museum Events,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115639
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
UID:10005725-1761732000-1761753600@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115639
CREATED:20250826T083556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T083556Z
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SUMMARY:Dino Dig Sessions
DESCRIPTION:  \nPretend to be a real Palaeontologist as you dig for fossils and make your own clay fossil to take home\, in our family friendly dinosaur sessions! \nWorkshop times: 10:30-11:15\, 11:30-12:15 and 12:45-1:30 \nThese sessions are most suitable for younger children and their grown-ups\, but are accessible to all ages and abilities with adult support. Accompanying adults do not need to purchase a separate ticket.\nTickets for sessions in the Learning Space cost £7 per child and can be purchased via Ticketsource or by calling or popping in to the museum. Pre-booking recommended.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/dino-dig-sessions-2/2025-10-29/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family,Museum Events,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251030T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115639
CREATED:20250718T132104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T132104Z
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SUMMARY:DINO DAY!
DESCRIPTION:🦕 Get ready to rumble and ROAR as we’re joined by Raptors World for a fun-filled day of all things dinosaur. 🦖\n🦣 Their expert dinosaur operators and rangers will make it feel like you have just stepped into Jurassic Park! \n🦴 Several Prehistoric beasts will make special appearances throughout the day\, as we bring dinosaurs back from extinction for one special day. \n☄️ Entry to Dino Day is FREE\, FREE\, FREE! \nPlease note the Museum does have a maximum capacity\, and once this has been reached\, entry to the Museum will be first come first serve on a one in one out basis. We thank you for your understanding and patience!
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/dino-day-2025/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Special Events,Young person (ages 16-24)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251030T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251030T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115639
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
UID:10005726-1761818400-1761840000@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-30/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115639
CREATED:20250718T130302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T110530Z
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SUMMARY:Dino-Themed Pick and Mix Craft Workshop
DESCRIPTION:🖍️ Unleash your creativity with Art in Mind: Dino-Themed Pick and Mix Crafts Workshop! ✂️\nWorkshop Times:\n10:00 – 10:45\n11:00 – 11:45\n12:00 – 12:45 \nCost:\n£5.00 per person (accompanying adults do not need a ticket) \n🌈 During the workshop\, you will have the opportunity to pick and complete 2 crafts. \n🎨 We’ll provide all the necessary materials and tools you need to do your chosen activities. \n🎟️ Limited Spots Available: Click the link below to book your tickets. Advanced booking is recommended to avoid disappointment! \nTicket Link:\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/westonmuseum/e-zebmoa
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/dino-themed-pick-and-mix-craft-workshop/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251031T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115639
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
UID:10005727-1761904800-1761926400@westonmuseum.org
SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115639
CREATED:20250821T075554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T081231Z
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SUMMARY:A Decade Since Dismaland
DESCRIPTION:A Decade Since Dismaland\nWeston Museum\nSaturday 13 September 2025 – Saturday 22 November 2025 (The Museum is CLOSED on a Sunday and Monday\, as well as closing for a private function on Saturday 11 October 2025 and Saturday 18 October 2025) \nWeston Museum will be home to a dismal exhibition this September\nThe 21st August marks 10 years since Banksy’s Dismaland opened in the Tropicana. After weeks of speculation\, visitors were invited in to experience the bemusement park\, a swipe at consumerism and the way theme parks brush away reality. The art installation curated by Banksy included over 50 international artists including Damien Hirst\, Julie Burchill and Jimmy Cauty. Over the next five weeks 150\,000 visitors passed through the gates. \nPhotographer Barry Cawston visited the site over fifteen times during these five weeks. The visits resulted in his project ‘Are We There Yet?’ documenting both Dismaland and Weston’s town centre. The collection of images highlighted how many of the conversations raised in the park were being experienced in the town itself. \nOpening on the 13th September\, Weston Museum will be home to the exhibition ‘A Decade Since Dismaland` showcasing some of the images from Barry Cawston’s project\, a decade after they were first taken. Also on display will be a small collection of memorabilia from a private collection. \nBarry Cawston’s photography has both sociological and architectural elements. His images capture the beauty of otherwise passed over scenes and places with a cinematic quality that is enhanced by Cawston’s attention to detail and brilliant use of colour. \nHis exhibitions have toured museums in Europe as well as being shown in the Marble Palace in St Petersburg. Cawston also had a six month solo exhibition in Völklingen Ironworks in Germany which attracted 200.000 visitors \nCawston has won numerous awards and competitions including the British Open Art Award\, The Nikon BJP Endframe Award\, The Black Swan Open Art Prize and the Exeter Contemporary Open. In 2023 he was the choice of Fiona Robinson\, the new Chairman of the RWA to become an honourary RWA academician.
URL:https://westonmuseum.org/event/a-decade-since-dismaland/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:Weston Museum\, Burlington Street\, Weston-super-Mare\, Somerset\, BS23 1PR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult,Displays and Exhibitions,Family,Free,Museum Events,Regular Activities,Young person (ages 16-24)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Weston Museum":MAILTO:museum@wsm-tc.gov.uk
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